Maury Ballstein Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 So it's ironically funny? But not funny at all ? Sorry I just can't give it up for this....would rather see a comedian tell funny jokes.
mrags Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 So it's ironically funny? But not funny at all ? Sorry I just can't give it up for this....would rather see a comedian tell funny jokes. this
Steve O Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 So it's ironically funny? But not funny at all ? Sorry I just can't give it up for this....would rather see a comedian tell funny jokes. pretty much summarizes my feelings as well
DrDawkinstein Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 pretty much summarizes my feelings as well It's an acquired taste and is really a "comedian's comedy" type of thing.
boyst Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 This thread has got very interesting. Mike displays a great timing and delivery and can pose anything without humor as something containing it just based on his comic abilities. That's a comedians comic.
Steve O Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 It's an acquired taste and is really a "comedian's comedy" type of thing. Hoppy beer is an acquired taste, developed by first drinking lighter/less robust beers and gradually acquiring a likeness for stronger tastes. (You don't see very many 18 year olds drinking Heddy Topper or Hopp Devil, nor many 60 year olds drinking Bud Light)Dry wine is an acquired taste, developed by first drinking sweeter wines and gradually your taste buds acquire a more sophisticated taste. Sorry, but I haven's seen Mike do any "traditionally" funny stuff that might entitle him to having people think this schtik is funny. Mark Twain once came out and stared at an audience for 10 minutes without saying a word, and received a standing ovation. Wouldn't have worked out that way if he had done the same thing when he was Mike's age.
DrDawkinstein Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) Hoppy beer is an acquired taste, developed by first drinking lighter/less robust beers and gradually acquiring a likeness for stronger tastes. (You don't see very many 18 year olds drinking Heddy Topper or Hopp Devil, nor many 60 year olds drinking Bud Light) Dry wine is an acquired taste, developed by first drinking sweeter wines and gradually your taste buds acquire a more sophisticated taste. Sorry, but I haven's seen Mike do any "traditionally" funny stuff that might entitle him to having people think this schtik is funny. Mark Twain once came out and stared at an audience for 10 minutes without saying a word, and received a standing ovation. Wouldn't have worked out that way if he had done the same thing when he was Mike's age. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWdd6_ZxX8c edit: and this type of comedy is an acquired taste after decades of watching your basic, standard comedians perform the same types of bits over and over. You just proved my point in that it is an acquired taste and "comedian's comedy" Edited January 31, 2014 by DrDareustein
boyst Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWdd6_ZxX8c edit: and this type of comedy is an acquired taste after decades of watching your basic, standard comedians perform the same types of bits over and over. You just proved my point in that it is an acquired taste and "comedian's comedy" I know what I am watching tonight. It was going to be Dance Moms, but this is much better.
DrDawkinstein Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 I know what I am watching tonight. It was going to be Dance Moms, but this is much better. Haha, now that you mention it, I'll be cooking and cleaning to get ready for Super Bowl party, so I'll throw it on in the background too. Feel free to stop by Sunday if you can make it to Atlanta!
circlethewagons87 Posted February 5, 2014 Author Posted February 5, 2014 Sorry about the late replies. I've been swamped at work, but appreciate everyone checking it out and commenting. Unfortunately I can see and hear it fine. What a dork. This isn't PPP, how about a little respect? Thank you MDH for standing up for me, but it's alright. I asked for everyone's opinion and appreciate his response. Also, "dork" is exactly what I was going for. So thanks :-) This is the type of humor that will last for a year or two and hopefully role in to a writing gig for TV/radio/something. I find it pretty funny but nothing side splitting. Well, I've done a lot of different "schticks" and still continue to do them. This one happens to be the one I've had the most success with lately, so I'm going with it. Never expected this one to catch on, but I take my career seriously, so any momentum I make, regardless of the shtick, I have to try and run with it. But ideally yes, hopefully this "shtick" helps me get my foot in the door and then I can use my actually intending to be funny material to stay in the door. Dear Circle, I'm 73, been retired for seventeen years. Permit me to make several observations: First, assuming you're not dodging incoming rounds of beer bottles, nor swaying due to a small earthquake, for God sake stand still! Second, I'm keenly aware of the fact that my basic values and views of life today are woefully outdated; therefore, my comments can easily be disregarded by the reader--you. With that caveat firmly in place, permit me to say I admire your hutzpah in standing up there, but the material was lower than a wagon track. Keep your day job, son. A lot of other posters have addressed this, but I will make it clear. It's a bit. Part stand-up, part "performance art" for a lack of a less douchey term. I'm playing a character who's gleefully awkward and has terrible jokes. First, to Mike... I remember when you first joined the board years ago under a different name and posted your blog. While I didnt find you funny back then (thought the blog was trying too hard to be edgy IIRC), it's good to see you stick with it and make some strides. Congrats on getting the commercial overseas, the talk show exposure, and this spot on Eli's show. I'll admit, I'm impressed, if by nothing else your tenacity to stick with it all this time and your ability to get noticed. Congrats and I wish you the best in a very tough and grueling industry. Now to these guys... I have a feeling that Mike is going to be very excited to see you say that, as I believe this is EXACTLY what he is trying to do in his schtick. A take on Andrew Clay's "The Day the Laughter Died" series, if you will, proving that you don't need comedy for laughter and vice versa. It's bombing on purpose, since if you've ever been to a comedy club to see it live, there is NOTHING funnier than someone bombing on stage. Thank you. Yes, you are spot on. And yes, I have grown as both a person and a comedy writer, and my comedy attempts have evolved along the way. So it's ironically funny? But not funny at all ? Sorry I just can't give it up for this....would rather see a comedian tell funny jokes. It's an acquired taste and is really a "comedian's comedy" type of thing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWdd6_ZxX8c edit: and this type of comedy is an acquired taste after decades of watching your basic, standard comedians perform the same types of bits over and over. You just proved my point in that it is an acquired taste and "comedian's comedy" This thread has got very interesting. Mike displays a great timing and delivery and can pose anything without humor as something containing it just based on his comic abilities. That's a comedians comic. I guess you guys are right. It is more of a "comedian's comedy" style. As comedy industry people (like Eli Braden and others) have been the people who have responded most positively to the bit. It's one of those things that seems to be funnier if you are in on the joke, than not in on the joke. Thanks again everyone for checking it out. As a Rochester native, former Bills season ticket holder, and current LA Bills Backer, the opinion of the community I grew up in is extremely important to me. Hopefully my career will continue to grow, and I want everyone to know where I came from along the way. Thanks again! Mike
Jim in Anchorage Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) Little FYI for the OP-THIS is what funny is. You know You laugh so hard you blow beer out your nose? None of this artist comedian stuff that you have to " grow into." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmZm2HBMtTQ Edited February 5, 2014 by Jim in Anchorage
BringBackFergy Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 Mike - you actually said something interesting above..."hopefully this shtick helps get my foot in the door so I can then use my intending to be funny material". Warning - if this shtick gets you in the door, stay with the shtick...don't go trying actual funny material because you'll likely bomb. Wait...huh? I think my advice is circular.
bowery4 Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 Well congrats. I understand your humor, I'm so funny the guy in the mirror laughs at me.
boyst Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 Ever think about more redneck jokes? Or some catchy tag line like... get'er finished. Or have'r done? Maybe get'r accomplished? Or. Get'r resolved?
BringBackFergy Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 Ever think about more redneck jokes? Or some catchy tag line like... get'er finished. Or have'r done? Maybe get'r accomplished? Or. Get'r resolved? Get'r before she escapes??
Maury Ballstein Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 I would just go with a funny shtick. It is comedy after all
Pete Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 illigetimi non carborundum. It takes courage to go on stage
DC Tom Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 This isn't PPP, how about a little respect? On PPP, "dork" is comparatively respectful.
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 Anti-humor can be great, but it still has to entertain. This didn't entertain me. The greats at this particular type of comedy really make you itch and squirm with discomfort and your material was more of the eye-roll variety. Just one man's opinion though. I know how hard it is to get up on that stage in the first place.
circlethewagons87 Posted February 10, 2014 Author Posted February 10, 2014 Little FYI for the OP-THIS is what funny is. You know You laugh so hard you blow beer out your nose? None of this artist comedian stuff that you have to " grow into." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmZm2HBMtTQ Comedy is subjective. I love Richard Pryor as much as the next guy. One of the top 10 greats of all time for sure. Up there with Carlin, Bill Hicks, Kaufman, etc. I'm not trying to be the funniest comedian ever, just the funniest comedian I can be. I guarantee the first time someone paid Pryor to perform on their show or club, he wasn't as funny as he is in that clip either. But thank you for checking it out. I appreciate it.
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